A MAN has been arrested after a woman was dragged from a car following an argument on the A303.

At approximately 7.30pm, a man and woman were travelling eastbound along the A303 in a black BMW when they were involved in an argument.

The car pulled over on a slip road for the A338 Tidworth junction when the driver got out and dragged the passenger from the vehicle, leaving her at the side of the road.

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A man in his 50s has been arrested in connection with the incident and he remains in custody in Melksham.

The pair are known to each other.

The police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone who may have been passing who may have captured relevant dashcam footage.

If you can help, call 101 and quote crime reference number 54220113643.

Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.